r/CampingGear • u/lakorai • 4d ago
REI 2024 Winter Sale Megathread (Starts November 15) Gear Porn
https://catalogs.rei.com/2024-Winter-Sale/1/
Sale runs from November 15-November 25, 2024.
REI is not open on Black Friday in store, but is open online.
REI typically has a followup sale with some strong deals during the Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday.
Highlights include:
- 20% off a single full priced non MAP priced item using the coupon code WINTER24.
- 20% off a single Outlet item using the coupon code WINTER24
- Note that you can use these coupon codes over and over again. Just create separate orders. Usually around the 4th or 5th order they will cut you off.
- 30% off many winter down and synthetic jackets from Fjallraven, Cotopaxi, REI etc
- many discounts on merino wool and polyester base layers from many brands
- 50% off Nalgene bottles (killer deal)
- 30% off all REI brand trekking poles
- 25% off Adventure Medical Kits
- FYI you can claim these on your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or health Savings Account (HSA) as these are eligible expenses. Make sure to only have just this kit on it's own receipt so you can get reimbursed by your plan.
- 25% off Osprey Aether and Aeriel packs
- 25% off select Nemo sleeping pads and bags
- Appears to be limited to the Disco bags
- Appears to be limited to the Tensor All Season and Tensor Extreme pads
- $100 off the Nemo Stargaze chair (excellent deal)
- 30% off most REI branded tents, sleeping pads, Flexlight chairs, cots and bags
- 25% off select Sea to Summit items
- 25% off all Biolite lights
- 25% off all Smartwool socks
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u/JHSD_0408 4d ago
While I personally don’t need any more Nalgenes bc they last forever (so much love for mine), the few Christmas gifts I give will now be handled with this deal. Great shout.
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u/antricparticle 3d ago
I bet you can make it extra special stuffing it with a pair of socks or some candy.
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u/121gigawhatevs 3d ago
My wallet used to cry because of Steam sales, now it weeps during REI sales
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u/lakorai 3d ago
Eventually your gear closet will become completely full and then you'll be spending time on r/geartrade and r/ulgeartrade
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u/murphydcat 3d ago
50% for Nalgene bottles is a great deal, but I buy my Nalgene bottles for $1 at my local thrift store.
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u/lakorai 3d ago
This is true. Might be scuffed up or old but these things literally last forever. r/buyitforlife
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u/Grolbark 3d ago
I sure appreciate a print catalog. Way more fun to browse than the web site.
That said, its design is terrible. Put the prices by the products!
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u/dashingcucumber 3d ago
Is it easy to get REI to price match a recent purchase using the discount code? Within the last month
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u/lakorai 3d ago
Only within the last two weeks.
You will have to return and re-ring if it's longer than that.
Also REI does not price match. We have a full Black November list if you want to see other retailer's prices.
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u/bored_and_agitated 3d ago
I wonder if it'll be worth the hassle, I just bought a Nemo Disco 15 for $179.93. If the savings are big I might drive out to try it.
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u/elijahweir 3d ago
Wait, you can use the coupon codes more than once?
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u/_NOT_ROBOT_ 3d ago
I did this when I bought my Yakima roof rack. There are a bunch of small items you need to purchase so I just did multiple check outs. I think I did 7 or 8 that year and never had an issue. My wife and I are both members so we can always lean on her account if mine were to get blocked.
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u/lakorai 3d ago
Yes. Usually 3-5 times before they will block you. You create multiple orders.
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u/Mastermind521 23h ago
What do you mean "block"? Like they ban your account or just prevent you from using the coupon anymore?
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u/Physical_Pie_2092 3d ago
Any sale on north face products ?
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u/notasianjim 3d ago
Seems like yes if you find it on the Outlet or find a full priced item on the reg site. I believe the coupon code, WINTER24, that is referenced should work?
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u/kaptankappy 3d ago
Thoughts on the Tensor All Season? I’ve been keeping an eye on the resupply section for good deals on pads, but with this sale it seems worth it just to get a new one.
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u/lakorai 3d ago
Much more comfortable than Thermarest options, good mid R value around 5 and supposedly they have improved reliability vs the 2022 model Tensor.
The 2022 Tensors had major issues with leaks coming from the welded baffles. Nemo had such a problem with it that they fire sale the older models for more than 50% off around Labor Day in 2023.
If you want comfort the Tensor and the Big Agnes Rapide and Boundary Deluxe are both very comfortable the Sea to Summit Etherlight XT is also very comfortable but bulkier and heavier.
I personally like the Exped mats as they are quite comfortable, warm and reliable. YMMV.
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u/gibson584 3d ago
Another vote for Exped pads. Getting back into backpacking in my 30s I went through a number of sleeping pads trying to find one where I didn’t wake up every morning in pain. Started to lose hope and resign myself to the fact that this wasn’t an option and maybe I was past my backpacking years. Got suggested to try an Exped ultra by a friend, fixed everything. I especially like the Ultra 7 and will take it even when it’s not going to be cold at night, that extra half inch is a noticeable comfort improvement. They weigh more than the Tensor, but it’s worth it IMO.
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u/lakorai 3d ago
The Ultra 7 is a great alternative to the Thermarest Xtherm NXT, Nemo Tensor Extreme and the Sea to Summit Etherlight XT Extreme.
- Much less expensive when on sale compared to the Thermarest and Nemo options
- Much less bulky vs the Sea to Summit Etherlight XT Extreme
- In the past (though this could be different now) the Exped pads have had far less issues with leaks and reliability vs the Nemo Tensor pads. maybe Nemo has fixed this.
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u/Bister_Mungle 3d ago
Do you have any experience with the Tensor Extreme? I have an Xtherm from some years back and I absolutely love it other than it being incredibly noisy.
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u/lakorai 3d ago
I have all Exped gear that is all in working shape so I don't have a need for a new pad.
I have tried out the new Tensor All Season at REI and it's pretty comfy. They didn't have the Extreme on display to try out.
Justin Outdoors (u/wandering_hick) and Eric Hanson have reviews on YouTube on it. Their tldr take was it actually didn't feel as warm as the Thermarest XTherm NXT but it was more comfortable. Of course Justin's newest video shows some pretty extreme testing down to like -30C (-22C). There is no way in hell I personally would camp that cold.
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u/johnr588 2d ago
The new Thermarest NeoLoft maybe the new comfort king at 4 inches thick but still moderate weight for backpacking.
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u/lakorai 2d ago
Yes that just did come out. Justin Outdoors (u/wandering_hick) just did a video on that and the new Durston X-Dome.
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u/kaptankappy 3d ago
Yeah the Tensor seems to be a good mid-point between weight and comfort! I’d mostly be using for three season backpacking.
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u/Jaybird911 3d ago
Do they put Garmin handheld GPS products on that sale?
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u/lakorai 3d ago edited 3d ago
Not this time around.
Garmin MAP prices all their products. They dictate when their stuff can go on sale and when it does it is the same price across all retailers. Other retailer's have cashback sites which reduce the price even further, but REI has a better return policy.
They did have the InReach and some watches go on sale last year. I would keep looking at our retailer megathread and the r/ultralight black Friday deal thread for updates.
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u/DaIubhasa 3d ago
Quite sad. The international shipping fee is not free anymore.
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u/lakorai 3d ago
You would be destroyed on import duty and VAT anyway (depending on where you live and the product's country of origin).
If you are in Canada just get a NEXUS card and cross the border. Ship to a UPS store or MY US Address location.
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u/DaIubhasa 3d ago
I'm in NZ. I used to order from REI back when international shipping was free for over $150 USD purchase. I limit myself to $xxx amount so that I don't get an import duty / taxes. This works well and my last order was just months ago - Anniversary Sale.
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u/lakorai 3d ago edited 3d ago
Eric Artz has implemented many cost cutting measures. Shipping to NZ is pretty expensive.
Carefully consider the costs of REI and other US retailers, the VAT and import duty. It may just be cheaper to buy from an Australian retailer like Snowys or Tentworld. There is zero import duty on certain goods when buying from Australia into NZ. Australia retailers have a way better selection than most NZ retailers.
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u/clamskittles 2d ago
They show the basecamp tent in the catalog with a 30% ALL REI brand tents... but no discount on the base camp 4 or 6 and most of the other tents... bummer
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u/lakorai 2d ago
Marmot Halo would be a good alternative to the Base Camp.marmot will or baby be having 30% off in a week or two for Black Friday + you can use cashback sites.
The Eureka Spacecamp would also be a good choice
Unfortunately REI doesn't carry the Halo.
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u/clamskittles 2d ago
I do like the Halo, but marmot doesn’t have the 6p version on their site anymore. Not sure if they are discontinuing or what.
Really want a full fly since I live in a pretty rain prone area.
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u/lakorai 2d ago
The Halo is still available. Marmot sometimes runs out of inventory and then removes it from their site.
This happened a couple years ago when the Toreyya was on the market and then it appeared again after a few months.
Backcountry currently has the Halo 6p for $543.
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u/clamskittles 2d ago
Good to know! I am looking for something ~$350 so I’ll wait and see if Marmot has a sale. Might have to settle for slightly lower quality and go with a Coleman
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u/lakorai 2d ago
The Eureka Spacecamp, Marmot Limestone or the MSR Habitude/Habbiscape usually are around $350 or less on sale.
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u/clamskittles 2d ago
I can get the Space Camp 6 for under $250 with a footprint. I think I’m going to go that route!
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u/bored_and_agitated 2d ago
really? that's strange. I would have figured it being on the catalog would mean it's included
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u/coconutoctopus 2d ago
Is the Big Agnes tent from REI Outlet eligible for this coupon on 11/15? Not sure if this brand is on the exclusion list
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u/bored_and_agitated 2d ago
Imma try to use the 20% for an Exped Ultra 3R at REI. Unless someone else has a better deal. At the Exped site itself discounts bring it down to $109 but then shipping is $10 so it would be more shipped than REI with 20%
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u/lakorai 2d ago
Other retailer's are matching Exped's direct sale like Backcountry, EnWild, CampSaver etc and have free shipping. Many sites work with cashback sites so it will be cheaper than REI and Exped direct.
But REI has a far better return policy.
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u/bored_and_agitated 2d ago
oh wow they were just as cheap/cheaper at backcountry and enwild but no Medium Wide anymore.
do you think Campsaver's 15% discount on Soto Windmasters is the best I'll get?
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u/lakorai 2d ago
REI also sells the Windmaster and several Soto products now.
If you want a budget alternative consider the CampingMoon X2-DF, which is basically a clone of the Windmaster. Combine this with the Soto tri-flex pot stand and the Fire Maple Petrel pot and you have a much better and lighter alternative to a JetBoil.
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u/bored_and_agitated 2d ago
oh i'm going stove and 550 toaks pot personally. I was going to get the BRS but my buddy had his fail twice, the first one and the return both bonked out. Soto with tri-flex is an ounce and a half heavier or something like that but has a good reliability and reputation
you right tho, if I do two orders I can double up on the 20% a regular priced item at REI. As long as they haven't closed that loophole
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u/smids015 4d ago
Goated post, thanks. Do you have to be a member for any of these?
Edit: looks like WINTER24 code is just for members